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Now that the annual open enrollment period for 2017 Medicare coverage has begun, it’s important to know the A,B,Cs and Ds of Medicare. We hosted an online chat on Tuesday October 18 about “Understanding the Basics of Medicare Coverage” with Chuck Chaput of MedicareCompareUSA and Gita Vatave, General Manager Emory Healthcare Network Advantage to address the basics of Medicare coverage.
We received a lot of great questions from everyone that we were able to answer during the chat. All of the questions and answers can be find in the chat transcript here. We also had a couple of additional questions that we did not have time to answer during the live chat. Below are answers to those questions.
Question: How do I know which Medicare plan is best for me?
Chuck Chaput: That is the best question of all. There is no one plan that is right for everyone. Some people [...]

Medicare open enrollment for 2017 starts Oct. 15, which is just a few weeks away. This is an annual period when Medicare recipients can enroll in or change their Medicare coverage. But for many, choosing a Medicare plan is confusing.

Should you go with traditional Medicare?

Do you need a supplemental plan to cover your costs?

What is Medicare Advantage and how is it different from traditional Medicare?

What’s the difference between Medicare parts A, B, C and D?

To help our patients and their families sort through these questions, Emory Healthcare, in partnership with MedicareCompareUSA, has launched a Medicare Information Helpline.
This free, unbiased resource is available Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. by calling 1-(855) 256-1501. MedicareCompareUSA is an independent insurance agency. That is not affiliated with the federal Medicare [...]

In this era of health care reform, as the topics of health care access and affordability frequently make headlines, it’s possible you’ve heard the term “patient centered medical home.” If so, you likely brushed it off as another example of medical jargon that is not relevant to you.
But believe it or not, the concept of a patient centered medical home, or PCMH, is quickly becoming more mainstream – and may eventually become the standard of care in your own doctor’s office.
In primary care clinics across the country, doctors and other medical professionals are adopting PCMH principles. Let’s explore how their efforts to implement this model of care make the health care experience more meaningful to patients.

September is Pain Awareness Month, and Emory Pain Center is raising awareness around the issues of pain and pain management. Did you know that nearly 100 million Americans experience chronic pain where chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts longer than six months? That’s more than those who have diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined! Living with pain can be debilitating and adversely affect everyday life. Understanding more about the underlying cause of pain can help improve treatment and alleviate suffering. The Emory Pain Center wants to debunk the five most common myths about pain in order to help you get back to living actively again.

Myth 1: I have to live with the pain.

Many people feel that they have to live with pain even when no cause for their pain is found. The lack of a reason why you have pain does not mean your pain is any less real; instead, this pain [...]

Join us Tuesday October 18 at 12 p.m. EST for an online chat on “Understanding the Basics of Medicare Coverage” with Chuck Chaput of MedicareCompareUSA and Gita Vatave, General Manager Emory Healthcare Network Advantage. With the annual open enrollment period for 2017 Medicare coverage opening in a few weeks (Oct. 15), it’s important to know the A,B,Cs and Ds of Medicare. Topics we’ll cover will include:

Overview of Medicare Parts A, B, C and D

Explaining Medicare Advantage

Differences between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage

Turning 65 and applying for Medicare

How Medicare works if you’re turning 65 but don’t plan to retire

You will have the opportunity to ask questions and get real time answers to general Medicare questions.*
*Please note: In this venue, we will not be answering specific questions about benefits of a particular [...]

As we age, the likelihood of developing multiple ongoing conditions increases. These problems can include high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure, to name a few. On Tuesday, August 2nd many joined Anthony Nguyen, MD, Emory Healthcare Regional Medical Officer for the Emory Coordinated Care Centers, part of the Emory Healthcare Network Advantage program, to learn more about care coordination for aging adults, health management and how caregivers – and patients themselves- can best communicate with their doctors.
Thanks to such a great turnout, we were able to answer quite a few questions that were submitted both prior to and during the chat. Below are some highlights from the live chat. View the full chat transcript here.
Question: Are there doctors in the metro area who offer[...]

As Atlanta’s only comprehensive academic health system, Emory Healthcare received the highest quality rankings in the city and state. We are honored to have received recognition from U.S. News & World Report, Atlanta magazine’s Top Doctors Issue, UHC Quality Leadership Awards, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Hospitals & Health Networks “Most Wired,” and more. These achievements are a result of the hard work and dedication of Emory physicians, nurses, staff and the leadership team.

U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report has announced its 2016-17 rankings of America’s Best Hospitals and once again, our hospitals have placed among the best.

For the fifth consecutive year, Emory University Hospital has been named the #1 hospital in metro Atlanta and #1 in Georgia.

As we age, the likelihood of developing multiple ongoing conditions increases. These problems can include high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure, to name a few.
Multiple medical conditions also means multiple prescriptions, therapies and physicians, all of which can become confusing. Sometimes, they might seem at cross purposes as well.
Join us July 27, 2016, from noon to 1 p.m. to chat online with Anthony Nguyen, MD, Emory Healthcare Regional Medical Officer for the Emory Coordinated Care Centers, part of the Emory Healthcare Network Advantage program. Dr. Nguyen works with Emory primary care physicians and Coordinated Care Center staff to deliver continuous coordinated care to older patients.
He will discuss how caregivers – and patients themselves- can communicate with their doctors to [...]

The healing arts program at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University at Emory Johns Creek Hospital (EJCH) is helping patients in their fight against cancer.
Oncology patients are painting canvases to pass the time creatively during their infusion treatments.
Joseph Pollage says he’s received cancer care at Winship at EJCH for four months. Pollage says he enjoys the therapeutic art program and believes it can help patients. "It distracts you so you don’t sit here and think about what’s happening, during your treatment," Pollage says.
The nurse manager for Winship at EJCH, Nicole Bansavage, RN, says she’s seen first-hand the positive impact on patients. "Most patients have never painted before and they’re surprised and proud by the quality of art work they produce," Bansavage says.
Pollage says it’s not just the painting he enjoys, but the type of [...]

As our Emory Healthcare family continues to grow, so too does our ability to provide Atlanta and Georgia residents access to more Top Doctors. Atlanta magazine’s 2016 July issue features the annual listing of Top Doctors in the metro Atlanta area. We are proud to announce that of all the health systems represented in the list, Emory physicians make up the majority – 51% to be exact.
These physicians include those who practice at one of our six hospitals and 200 provider locations as well as those who hold faculty positions at the Emory University School of Medicine.
We honor, celebrate and thank all of our physicians—and the care teams that support them—for providing outstanding care to our patients and families, and for truly making patient- and family-centered care their priority each and every day. Congratulations to you all!
And with our continuing expanded [...]

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